Attitude Rules at Merry Karnowsky’s Gallery
Aiko’s “Kiss” Photo: Merry Karnowsky Gallery
When New Works, the latest show at LA’s Merry Karnowsky Gallery, opens this Saturday, there will be a lot of girl power on the walls—the featured artists consist of Tara McPherson, Deedee Cheriel, Lindsey Way, and Aiko. But gallery owner and show curator Merry Karnowky promises that it’s about wonderful pieces, not effective girls. “The concept of an all-female show being the premise of an exhibition does not interest me in the least,” she explains. “It just so takes place that all 4 of the artists are women and they do some incredible art, but gender was never ever the criteria.”
Instead, what ties the show—which features every little thing from portraiture to stencil-based paintings to dioramas—together is the general attitude. “All of these artists are extremely independent and have a lot of drive and power that comes out in their work,” Karnowsky says. “I like the reality that there are 4 really diverse approaches and dialogues going on, but that nothing at all feels too foreign or out of location.” That could have to do with Karnowsky’s strategy to organizing a show, which is more about following gut feelings than strict guidelines. “I put shows together quite intuitively. There isn’t always a concrete premise that I start out with—it genuinely comes to me as I assume about an artist’s function and spot it in the space [to see] how it will all relate to other perform whilst nevertheless remaining autonomous,” she says.
Katherine Heigl’s Gray Dress Vs. Vanessa Hudgens’ Yellow Dress
Don’t forget that green emerald dress worn by Channing Tatum’s wife, Jenna Dewan, at the Golden Globes this year? I liked it – it was daringly diverse and who doesn’t adore a princess gown with lengthy train? It appears that (a single) Jenna Dewan, Katherine Heigl and Vanessa Hudgens share the same stylist or (two) each Katherine and Vanessa really like a very good princess gown with long train (wink). Either way, all 3 were wearing quite related dresses from the exact same designer – Maria Lucia Hohan.
Party Lines Slideshow: Alina Cho, Michelle Harper, Anne Slowey, and More at Ohne Titel’s Fifth Anniversary Dinner
Final night, Ohne Titel designers Flora Gill and Alexa Adams celebrated their label’s fifth anniversary with a party hosted by Esteé Lauder president John Demsey at the Waverly Inn. “I can put on an outfit by [Ohne Titel] to function and then go out to a lovely party and then go dancing afterwards,” gushed Visionaire editor Cecilia Dean. She added swiftly, “I’m not going dancing afterwards – but I could.”
Watch: Madonna’s Give Me All Your Luvin’
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Madonna, in case you haven’t heard, will be performing at the Superbowl this Sunday. The football game’s watched by more than 100 million individuals producing it the most significant crossover opportunity in pop music (arguably). Madonna could not be the first individual who comes to mind when Tom Brady hits the field, but it looks like she’s aiming to modify that within the next 48 hours. The Queen of Pop just released the video for the very first single off her new album, MDNA, for the song “Give Me All Your Luvin’” and it is full of football players. MIA and Nicki Minaj star as Madge’s backup cheerleaders they put on Adidas uniforms featuring the Adidas logo exactly where Ariel may wear shells. At some point, the three change into white lace dresses a la “Like A Virgin,” but fitted, with retro-glam hair and makeup. Other fashion credits contain Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana and handfuls of Eddie Borgo jewelry. Click through to watch—and tune into the Superbowl on Monday for what’s positive to be a key efficiency.
Isabeli Fontana, Natasha Poly Cover Vogue China March 2012
We all love a good model cover. Nonetheless, Vogue China’s March 2012 Cover is so poor, I’d rather see a celebrity cover rather of it any day! Besides, Vogue China doesn’t care significantly about becoming original – a person need to have heard that we’d love to see a model on the cover of Vogue. So they decided to double the pleasure (we do love Isabeli Fontana and Natasha Poly, but this photo is tasteless)! (can you please stop, Vogue China? Use your imagination, fashion is all about creativity, not repetition!)
Sounding Auf: A Quick Chat With Runway All-Star Anthony Williams
Project Runway‘s All Star cast lost the very first of its menfolk last night. Sadly, it was the fantastic Anthony Williams who took the fall. We spoke with the delightfully upbeat designer this afternoon about his experiences on the show, sneaking out of the contestants’ home for mussels at Cafeteria, and which of the new judges looks like Casper the Friendly Ghost.
You seemed quite prepared for poor news on the runway final night. Were you expecting to be auf’ed?
Yes. Not necessarily [prior to the runway show], but as soon as I saw all the girls leave the runway, I was like, “Mmm, that is a little too tv for me.” It was quite apparent. Right after that many girls went residence in a row, we knew the next person was gonna be a guy.
Simon Doonan’s Ready For A Disco Moment
Donna Summer on stage in 1970. Photo: Getty Images
With New York Fashion Week less than one particular week away we thought we’d start off checking in with some of our front row favorites (and designers and street style photogs and other general fashion folk) to find out what they’re most seeking forward to. To start us off in the most enthusiastic fashion is Barneys’ Creative Ambassador at Big, Simon Doonan.
I’m searching forward to seeing: Fashion week is a excellent time to catch up with individuals. I love to chat with Suzy Menkes and Sara Rutson and Valerie Steele. Although waiting for shows to start off there is often time to exchange each deeply superficial and deeply profound thoughts with old pals.
I’m so excited to wear: I purchased a new Engineered Garments jacket which is perfectly butch and fluffy all at the identical time, like moi.
Styling Rooney Mara
Everybody is eager to see Rooney Mara’s outfit for the Oscars so till that day, we’ll settle for some Super Bowl (imaginary) Red Carpet. Especially given that Rooney’s family is and always has been about (American) football. These is what Rooney Mara wears for the Super Bowl. Possibly. Maybe. Courtesy Chloé and Balmain. (I don’t don’t forget fashion homes designing specifically for Blake Lively, though… hmm)
